Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has publicly criticized the recent Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais through a series of posts on his official social media account.
On April 29, 2026, Carter wrote: “Today’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is a devastating blow to the promise of equal representation in our democracy. This decision will embolden efforts to dismantle majority-Black districts and fracture communities that have finally begun to see themselves reflected in their”.
Later that day, he continued his criticism by stating: “The #SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is a direct attack on voting rights — not just in Louisiana, but across our country. We will not give in. We will fight for fair representation, and we will win.”
On April 30, Carter expanded on the implications of the decision: “The ruling on Louisiana V. Callais is bigger than Louisiana. It’s bigger than the Congressional Black Caucus. This is about our Democracy. Angela Davis said, ‘If they come for me in the morning, they will come for you in the night.’ @TheBlackCaucus”
Troy Carter has represented Louisiana’s 2nd District since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond and previously served both in the state House of Representatives (1992–1994) and Senate (2016–2021). Born and residing in New Orleans since 1963, Carter holds a BA from Xavier University of Louisiana (1986).
